The Kingdom of Fife

We get it, it's Fife - the land of so much to do and not always enough time to do it in. Its rustic villages and charming towns conspire to give the region a certain ooh la la. While St Andrews is undoubtedly the best kept jewel in Fife's crown, there's much more to Fife that will spoil urban travellers, explorers, cyclists, museum-goers and foodies alike.

Bags of history

Castles, palaces, museums and galleries are found in abundance in Fife. Scattered throughout the region, each is unique in its own way. Some hold royal connections, like the abbey in Dunfermline, others look back at the region's industries like the Scottish Fisheries Museum, and some remember Fife's key pioneers like Andrew Carnegie and Adam Smith.

The Home of Golf

Known as The Home of Golf thanks to its beautiful courses and long history and connection to the sport, Fife is a great place to get out on the greens. From the historic courses in St Andrews to the magnificent parkland courses inland, there are 50 courses for you to choose from.

Coastal treasures

Fife's towns and villages may be small, but boy, are they full of character! Plus, you can discover them all on foot and soak up the impressive views as you follow the Fife Coastal Path right around the coastline. From the cosmopolitan atmosphere of St Andrews to the quaint fishing villages of the East Neuk of Fife such as Crail, Anstruther, Pittenweem, St Monans, Elie and beyond, the region is peppered with incredibly picturesque sea towns and villages, teeming with masses of great outdoor activities and amazing wildlife.

Foodie delights

When it comes to dining in Fife, the question is not what, where or when, but you'll find yourself wondering how to make the most of the buzzing restaurants and lip-smacking enjoyments! You can savour craft beers, gins and whiskies directly at their source, pick your own berries, or have the local larder served up in the cafés, pubs and award-winning restaurants. Or why not stop at some of the region's many bustling farmers' markets and stock up on local ingredients, from freshly caught seafood to flavoursome cheeses and succulent meats? The choice is yours!

Newport-on-Tay

North Queensferry

Towns & Villages
The picturesque village of North Queensferry is located on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth, between the iconic Forth Bridge, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Forth Road Bridge.

St Andrews

Dunfermline iCentre

VisitScotland iCentres
Dunfermline iCentre is located on the High Street by the Historic Quarter of Scotland's ancient capital. Our Advisors are ready to inspire you with their local knowledge but can also advise on further afield.

10 things to do in the Kingdom of Fife

The Kingdom of Fife may be surprisingly compact, but the region offers a remarkable variety of things to see and do. Ancestral home of Scottish monarchs and world-famous for its golf, be sure to add these sites to your must-visit places when travelling through Fife.

The Forth Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, links the Kingdom of Fife with Edinburgh.

Travel in Fife

Getting here

With Edinburgh just to the south, Dundee and Perth to the north and Glasgow to the south west, Fife is in a great position in Scotland and getting to the region is simple with excellent public transport links from around the UK.

Getting around

This compact region is really easy to travel around too, be it by car, foot, bike or public transport links.